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Patent GB-189909228-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Pneumatic Transmission Systems.
Inventor: BATCHELLER BIRNEY CLARK
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 9228. Batcheller, B. C. May 2. Pneumatic despatch apparatus.-Consists in an applilication of the automatic electric mechanism described in Specification No. 30,201, A.D. 1897, to the operation of a switch D for directing the carriers from the main transmission tube A into branch tubes B. Each switch is preceded in the main by a gate H circumvented by a bye-pass F, and both are operated by pistons in pneumatic cylinders, the electric mechanism being the means of operating the distributing - valves of the cylinder. The valve rods of the cylinder for the gate and the cylinder for the switch are jointed respectively to levers J, L between pairs of electromagnets which act singly. The wire x from one pole of a battery Y divides to a key W<2> in the branch tube B and to a central pin terminal N in the gate. The wire x<1> from the other pole of the battery divides to the electromagnets for the switch, and one division ends in the counter contact W<3> of the key W<2> in the branch tube, while the other division ends at an eccentric pin terminal N' in the gate. The wire x<6> from one pole of a second battery V<2> divides to a key W in the main tube and to a central forked terminal 0 in the gate. The wire x<7> from the other pole of this battery divides to the electromagnets for the gate, and one division ends in the counter contact W<1> of the key in the main tube, while the other division joins the wire from the first battery to the central pin terminal. The two pin terminals are pushed back by the carrier V till the central terminal enters the forked terminal behind it, and so completes the circuit of the electromagnet which shifts the distributing- valve to let the gate be opened. If the metal plate V<1> borne by the carrier is large enough to connect the two pins together, the switch is also operated.
Patent GB-189918594-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Producing Coloured Photographic Pictures.
Inventor: KUNY BERTHOLD
Filed: 1899-09-14
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,594. Kuny, B. Sept. 14. Producing coloured photographs.-Relates to a process for producing coloured photographs, which consists in attaching a transparent sheet (gelatine, paper, &c.) by means of a transparent adhesive substance (gelatine, gum arabic, or the like) to the negative after the latter has been rubbed with wax or the like. The transparent sheet is then coated with an easily-soluble adhesive substance, and afterwards with a sensitive layer such as asphalt or chromo-gelatine to which colours corresponding to the local tones have been applied. The film, is now exposed so that a print is taken from the negative without using a printing-frame. The print is developed and fixed in the usual way, the negative is first removed, the positive is mounted on a card or other backing, and the transparent sheet is then removed.
Patent GB-189919866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Marine Propulsion.
Inventor: SECOR JOHN ALSTINE
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 19,866. Secor, J. A. Oct. 3. Direct explosive-gas pressure apparatus.-Relates to explosion apparatus for forcing water through fore and aft submerged conduits fitted to ships. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the whole apparatus, and Fig. 12 a section of an explosion cylinder and its fittings. A small gas motor 5 drives the shaft 13, which is connected by a friction clutch and worm gearing to the shaft 17, on which cams are mounted for actuating the piston 2 and valves 24, 26, 27. When the piston is moved outwards by the lever 19 and links 20, gas is drawn into the cylinder 1 through the valve 24, the valves 26, 27 being closed. On the return stroke, the valve 24 is closed, and the piston comes into the position shown in Fig. 12, compressing the gas, and the toggle-lever 21 is straightened, forming an abutment for the piston when the charge is exploded by the electric igniter 28 which is operated by the tappet 29. The valves 26 and 27 are now open, as shown, allowing water to be forced through the pipe 3 to propel the vessel, and the toggle 21 is then unlocked and the piston completes its stroke ready to start another cycle. The valve 27 is actuated from the cam 38 by the lever 37, rod 36, slotted link 35, rod 34, curved rack 32, and pinion 33, and reversed by altering the position of the block 43 in the link 35 by means of the rod 39, vibrating lever 40, rod 41, and detent lever 42.
Patent GB-189920124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Electrically Controlling Gascocks and Lighting Gas Burners.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 20,124. Haddan, R., [Soc. Anon. "Lux Nova"]. Oct. 6. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-Relates to electrical apparatus in which separate electromagnets and circuits are employed for lighting and extinguishing gas, and in which the valve and the sparking device are simultaneously actuated, the spark igniting the main burner and not an auxiliary burner or pilot jet. When the current is passed through the electromagnet b of the lighting circuit, the armature c actuates the lever hand opens the gas cock i, and the insulated disc k lifts the rod m and breaks the circuit at the sparking points m'. When the current is passed through the other electromagnet, the armature d actuates the lever h in the reverse direction, and cuts off the gas. Leakage of gas from the plug cock i is prevented by an adjustable spring l, which presses upon the large end of the cock.
Patent GB-189920166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Block Flooring.
Inventor: GIBBARD JOHN RICHARD
Filed: 1899-10-07
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,166. Gibbard, J. R. Oct. 7. Spiked plates; p i n s, dowel and like. - Sharp diamond - shaped or double - pointed m e t a l fasteners a are driven into the sides and ends of wood blocks and the like in order to connect them together and prevent the rising up or displacement of portions of the floor. One point of the fastener is preferably made longer than the other, and the blunt point is first driven into the block before it is laid. Slots may be cut in the blocks, or the fasteners may be driven directly into the wood.
Patent GB-190004685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electricity Meters.
Filed: 1900-03-12
Granted: 1901-03-12
Abstract: 4685. Wright, A., and Reason Manufacturing Co. March 12. Quantity meters for alternating currents. An electrolytic meter of any kind, such as a mercury voltameter 1, is connected in series with an electrolytic cell 2 containing an aluminium cathode 4 in a solution of sodiumalum, or other electrolyte yielding oxygen, with a lead, carbon, platinum, or other like anode 3, to rectify the current. The cell circuit may be shunted by a fixed resistance 12, and provided with means for producing a balancing electromotive force, described in Specifications Nos. 23,315 and 23,316, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190009593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jars and similar Vessels and Closing Devices for the same.
Inventor: HECHT HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 9593. Hecht, M. May 24. Jars &c.-Relates to jars and like vessels for holding and preserving fruit and other comestibles. The vessel is formed with an annular receptacle b, to contain water, in which the cover d is immersed, so forming an airtight closure. The cup or dish a in interior of the vessel is intended to hold sulphur matches, which are burned to render harmless the oxygen of the air enclosed in the vessel.
Patent GB-190009673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Blinds.
Inventor: BRAUN HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 9673. Braun, H. C., and Morrison, K. W. May 25. Window blinds.- Relates to windowblind and map rollers, and to the means of fixing the fabric thereto. A bar h of metal &c. is placed in a hem on the blind or map, and then inserted into a recess or groove in the roller. The bar h is longer than the width of the blind, and is held in place by sockets d on the end fittings of the roller. One of the end fittings has a bayonet slot engaging a pin on the roller; by slightly rotating, and then sliding, this fitting, the rod a and the blind may be readily removed.
Patent GB-190011733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Potato Digging Machines.
Filed: 1900-06-28
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 11,733. British Potato Harvester Syndicate and Moulton, C. J. June 28. Potato diggers.-Relates to means attached to potato diggers such as are described in Specifications No. 25,003, A.D. 1896, and No. 22,010, A.D. 1899, for elevating the potatoes into a cart drawn at the side of the implement. In Fig. 2, b represents a screen for removing the haulms from the potatoes, which fall through upon the sorting- screens c and d. The potatoes from the screens fall into a trough e<1>, having an endless travelling bottom e', which delivers the potatoes to an elevator g arranged to discharge them in to a cart X. If it is desired to discharge only the large potatoes into the cart. the trough e<1> is dispensed with, and an inclined shoot is disposed so as to conduct the potatoes from the screen c to the elevator g. The various moving parts are driven by an arrangement of sprocket and chain gearing.
Patent GB-190013062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sealing Devices for Fruit Jars and the like.
Inventor: GOMBER GEORGE WINFIELD
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 13,062. Gomber, G. W. July 19. Jar &c. necks.- Relates to stoppering fruit jars &c. The neck of the vessel is formed with a continuous rib or shoulder 4, between which and the shoulder 6 the rubber washer, for forming a tight joint with the screw cap stopper, is held, as shown. The shoulder 6 may be omitted.
Patent GB-190016301-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Down Draught Ventilating Cowl
Inventor: ORR JAMES
Filed: 1900-09-13
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 16,301. Orr, J., and McCulloch, T. Sept. 13. Ventilating - shaft tops.-A headpiece I J upon the flared shaft B is divided into inner and outer axial annular passages by a pair of compound hollow cones C', D<1>, E<1> and S, U, V, fitted one within the other, and spaced by means of spiral or vertical fins F<1> and X. The inner cone is closed at the top by a cap I<1>, and is met at the bottom by a small reversed cone B<1> fixed within the outer cone. A bolt P from the cap to a saucer L for catching rain holds the parts down in place or, as shown in Fig. 14, the fins X are formed with slotted tongues which engage rivets K' on the flange K of the head-piece, change of position thus being allowed to the passages. Apertures C are formed under the flange of the shaft.
Patent GB-190022253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switches for use in Controlling Motors.
Inventor: PARKER EDWIN THORLEY
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 22,253. Parker, E. T. Dec. 7. Switches. - R e - lates to seriesparallel controllers, and consists in the provision of contacts by which the motors can be converted into dynamos to serve as brakes in electric railway &c. cars, and also of interlocking a r - rangements for preventing relative movement of the reversing and main switches except when in the off position. The handles are also arranged so that they can only be removed when in the off position. The main switch A is fixed in the spindle a, and is fitted with contact-plates suitably interconnected and adapted to engage fixed contacts. The reversing-switch C is loose on the spindle, and the two are interlocked by means of a spring bolt f<1> adapted to take in receivers formed in the ends a<1>, c<1> of the switch drums. The main switch handle G<1> is pivoted to a boss H<1> fitted on the spindle a and carrying a finger a<2> engaging below a ring J<1> to prevent removal. A spring k<1> presses the handle down to engage the notched ring J<1>. The reversing-switch handle A' is fitted with a collar s' passing through a slot in the casing and engaging the arm of a toothed quadrant N', which engages with the wheel K<1> on the drum C. Diagrams showing the arrangement of contacts and connections with the motors are included in the Specification.
Patent GB-190104285-A (GB)
Title: Improved Meat Hook and Means for Keeping Insects from Food.
Inventor: JEFFERIES ROLAND JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 4285. Jefferies, R. J. Feb. 28. Hooks, meat and like. Ants &c. are kept from reaching meat &c. suspended by a hook by attaching a receptacle e to the shank f of the hook. Water &c. is placed in the receptacle. The upper part of the shank may be screw-threaded, or may terminate in a second hook. The Provisional Specification states that the same method may be applied to the legs of meat safes.
Patent GB-190105204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Enamelling the Surfaces of Refractory Materials.
Inventor: BROMHEAD SAMUEL SIDNEY
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 5204. Bromhead, S. S., [Waterman, C. H.]. March 12. Electric furnaces. -An incandescence furnace is used to heat by radiation enamel placed on the surface, of bricks, tiles, or other articles of refractory material of low conductivity for heat, the enamel being thus fused on without greatly heating the body of the articles, as described in Specification No. 427, A.D. 1900. The heater C may be of carbon, and may be plated or covered with a non-oxidizable material ; a sheet S of platinum or other non-oxidizable material may be supported between the heater C and the articles B. The heater has a large surface parallel to the. surface to be enamelled, and is preferably supported at the middle of a long casing F, through which the articles B are conveyed by trucks on rails, or by an endless belt of refractory material.
Patent GB-190107995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Atmospheric Gas Burners.
Inventor: TERRANEAU ERNEST
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 7995. Terraneau, E. April 18. Gas burners, atmospheric.-The gas and air supplies are mixed by a rotary fan a, which is mounted above the air inlets h, and is driven by the gas discharging from the outlet i of the gas cock f. The air inlets h are controlled by shutters j mounted upon, and moving with, the gas cock, and the air and gas mixture passes to the burner in a comparatively quiescent manner in consequence of the energy of the gas being utilized in driving the fan.
Patent GB-190113272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Padded Rooms
Inventor: BURGESS ALFRED
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 13,272. Burgess, A., Burgess, A., Burgess, F., and Burgess, E. June 29. Floors; padded rooms.-Square or other sections c, composed of wood, rubber, canvas, fibre, or the like, are laid with spaces between them over an ordinary floor a, formed with drainage channels and covered with sheet lead b. The sections may be connected by keys d, or be fastened down by screws &c., so that the patient cannot remove them. The padded door is arranged to fit over the edge of a floor section when closed.
Patent GB-190113602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cooking Stove or Oven Doors.
Filed: 1901-07-04
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 13,602. Richmond, E. W. T., Sherburn, W. H., and Richmond Gas Stove and Meter Co. July 4. Doors. - Double doors are used, which are simultaneously opened or closed when one of them is operated. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the two doors b, b<1> are provided with projections f, f<1>, that on the left outside the hinge c and behind the door, and that on the right inside the hinge c' and in front of the door. The two projections are connected by a curved bar e, so that, when one of the doors is opened, as the door b by means of the knob n, the other is simultaneously opened, and when one is closed, so also is the other. The same result is brought about by the modification shown in Fig. 3, in which each door b, b<1> has a backwardly and outwardly extending projection f, f<1>, having two bars g, g<1> provided with internal racks g', g<3> gearing with a pinion l.
Patent GB-190117028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Brakes for Electric Railway Vehicles.
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 17,028. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Barry, C. E.]. Aug. 24. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-When the motors are used as braking-generators, arrangements are made for changing the relation of the field coils from parallel to series. The motor thus works with an unsaturated field, and the generator with a saturated field, to produce a maximum braking current. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied in the case of a single motor with two field coils D, D', armature A, resistances G, brake F, trolley collector H, reversing-switch B, and power and brake switch C. The contacts on the left of the switch C connect the coils in multiple between the trolley and ground in series with the resistances which are cut out step by step. The contacts on the right close the circuit of the generator with the coils in series with themselves and the resistances which can be cut out to vary the braking effect. An additional fixed resistance may be thrown in as a shunt round the field coils, when braking, to prevent excessive heating.
Patent GB-190123896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cable Stoppers.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 23,896. Bloxam, A. G., [Compagnie des Forges de Chatillon, Commentry, et Neuves Maisons]. Nov. 25. Cable stoppers. - T h e cable Z is provisionally held by a rear grip P, Q, Fig. 5, while the wedge B of the stopper is being moved forwards towards the stop K to grip the cable between the wedge and a grooved bearing E. This bearing is held in a piece C resting on two wedges D, which can be moved towards or from each other by turning the right and left handed screw F by chain and bevel gear from the handwheel I. To release the cable, the wedges D are withdrawn, and the stop or abutment K is advanced by means of the worm gear N and screws O,operated by the handwheel M, to push back the wedge B, which rests on rails R when the cable is not gripped.
Patent GB-190124561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible or Self-closing Bracelets, and other Chain-like Articles.
Inventor: ZIEHER JOSEF OTTMAR
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 24,561. Zieher, J. O. Dec. 3. Ornamental chains.-Relates to the flexible or self-closing bracelets and other chain-like articles described in Specifications No. 11,245, A.D. 1899, and No. 18,515, A.D. 1900. The wedges are dispensed with. In the form shown closed in Fig. 10, wedge-like spring members or links a, b are provided with eyes c and slide one over the other ; and in the form shown closed in Fig. 2 the members slide side by side. In the form shown extended in Fig. 7, one member a slides in sockets e on the corresponding member, and the whole is interlocked by rigid linka f, g. The flexibility may be increased byforming convolutions h on the members, and ornamental plates set with precious stones or gems may be added.
Patent GB-190201563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ellipsographs.
Inventor: BONNER OTTO HERMAN
Filed: 1902-01-20
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 1563. Bonner, O. H. Jan. 20. Ellipsographs.-Fig, 1 shows a section, and Fig. 2 a bottom plan view, of the apparatus. The top plate 3, upon which the ellipse is described, is slotted on the underside rectangularly at 4, 5. These slots engage with bars 6, 7, the bar 6 being secured to a ring 8 fitted in a groove 9 in the platform 2. The bar 7 is pivoted to a head 10, which can be adjusted in diametral guides by a screw 12, to determine the eccentricity of the ellipse. The pen is attached by rods to a diametral screw 15, working in a nut 17, and to parallel guide rods 26. By the operation of a rod 18, the nut 17 is rotated through spur gearing, to adjust the pen. In a modification, the instrument is placed upon the paper.
Patent GB-190205945-A (GB)
Title: Improvement of Eyelets for Easy Release of Tongue and Buckle or the like in Thick Double Leather Belts or Straps
Inventor: WALLEY JOHN STEPHEN
Filed: 1902-03-11
Granted: 1903-02-28
Abstract: 5945. Walley, J. S. March 11. Fastening.-Eyelets for use with buckles &c. in double leather traces, straps, and belts are provided with an inclined passage B, and a central flange or rim b for retaining them between the two plies A.
Patent GB-190208537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Stretching or Stentering Fabrics.
Inventor: KNOWLES JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-12
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 8537. Knowles, J. W., Barker, H., and Dean, J. April 12. Stretching and tenterins.-The movement of one of the chain-wheels is accelerated or retarded in comparison with that of the other to bring the weft of the fabric at right-angles to the warp, by means of an arrangement, such as that shown in Fig. 1. The shaft A on which the chain-wheels are mounted is divided at A', and screw-threads B, C are cut in each end. Pins engaging the screwthreads pass through a slit G in an enclosing sleeve D, and also engage in annular grooves in collars J. The collars are connected by bars K having pins J<1> which engage with the forked end of a pivoted shifting-lever the other end of which is actuated by a screw. The sleeve D is retained by collars E secured to the shaft A by keys E'. In modifications, the screw-thread may be on only one of the half-shafts, or a spiral groove may be formed in the sleeve, a pin engaging therein being carried in a groove in the shaft.
Patent GB-190210699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Fermented Liquors.
Inventor: SCHNEIBLE JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 10,699. Schneible, J. May 9. Beverages, fermenting; ; brewing ; yeast; aÙrating liquids.-Relates to the fermentation of liquors, such as malt beverages, and to the culture, propagation, and separation of yeast for further use. The liquor which has been fermented is transferred from the vessel a in which the fermentation took place to a clean vessel b in which the separation of the yeast, intended for further work, from the liquor takes place, and from which the liquor is subsequently withdrawn, leaving the yeast in the clean vessel. Fresh liquor to be fermented is then run into the vessel b, and, when the fermentation is completed, the liquor is run into the vessel a, which has in the meanwhile been cleaned, and in this vessel the separation of the yeast takes place. This transference is effected with each quantity of liquor fermented. The vessels a, bare closed, and all air admitted to them is sterilized. The liquor, both during fermentation and during its transference from one vessel to another, is aerated with sterilized air, preferably by means of a pump d.